20,230TOTAL POPULATION
8,877HOUSEHOLDS
3.3%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£32,240AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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TA20 POSTCODE REGION

Taunton (TA20)

The TA20 postcode area is located in the Taunton postcode town region, within the county of Somerset, and contains a total of 978 individual postcodes.

There are 165 electoral wards in the TA20 postcode area, including Bridgwater, Burnham-On-Sea, Chard, Crewkerne, Dulverton, Highbridge, Hinton St George, Ilminster, Langport, Martock, Merriott, Minehead, Montacute, Somerton, South Petherton, Stoke-Sub-Hamdon, Taunton, Watchet, Wellington which come under the local authority of the South Somerset Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 20% of people in TA20 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of TA20 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


TA20 is a postcode district in Taunton, Somerset. It spans six post towns and covers Taunton, Chard, Crewkerne, Ilminster, South Petherton, and Wellington. The area comprises a major part of the Taunton Deane borough.

Geographically, the TA20 postcode district primarily encompasses rural villages and smaller settlements. It also includes the small towns of Chard, Ilminster and Wellington, that offer a range of amenities and services for the local population. The area is fringed to the north by the Blackdown Hills AONB and by Quantock Hills AONB to the south.

The TA20 postcode district has access to an extensive range of educational amenities. The University Center Somerset, located in Taunton, offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses and has links with the University of Exeter. Primary and secondary schooling is available in Chard, Ilminster and Wellington, providing a selection of curriculums.

TA20 is well-connected to other areas in Somerset, with regular train services departing from Taunton station. The M5 motorway runs north/south through the area, offering good access south to Exeter and north to Bristol and the Midlands via the M4.

There's something to do for everyone in the TA20 postcode district, whether the visitor is looking to be active, to relax, or to explore the culture and heritage of the area. There are cycle and walking trails aplenty, such as the Blackdown Hills AONB, the River Tone, and Hestercombe Gardens. For animal lovers, there are a number of farms, zoos, and wildlife parks located within the district. Cultural and historical venues include Taunton Castle, Wellington Monument, Museums, and various outdoor events that take place throughout the year.

For those looking for retail and leisure opportunities, Taunton is home to numerous independent shops, high street brands and chain stores. Additionally, there are plenty of vibrant pubs, restaurants and cafe?s, and many sports and fitness centres. The TA20 area also has a varied residential offering, from heritage sites like the Wellington Monument to modern new developments and private housing estates.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 93%WORKING
  • 7%UNEMPLOYED

7% of people in TA20 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 20%AB
  • 54%C2/C2
  • 26%DE

According to census records, 20% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 95%WHITE
  • 5%NON-WHITE

95% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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TA20Somerset

Somerset

The county of Somerset

TA20 is located in the county of Somerset, in England.

Somerset has a total population of 948,900, making it the 22nd largest county in the UK.

Somerset has a total area of 1610 square miles, and a population density of 227 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Somerset Postal Town Map
Outward CodeTA20
Postal TownTaunton
MSOA NameSouth Somerset 022
LSOA NameSouth Somerset 022C
CountySomerset
RegionSomerset
CountryEngland
Local AuthoritySouth Somerset
Area ClassificationLargely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%)

TA20 Electoral Wards

The postal region of TA20, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Allowenshay
Alston
Ammerham
Ashill
Ashwell
Atherstone
Beacon
Beetham
Birchill
Birchwood
Bishopswood
Blackdown
Blackwater
Somerset
Blindmoor
Bridge
Broadway
Brockfield
Broom
Buckland St Mary
Burridge
Cad Green
Chaffcombe
Chalkway
Chard
Chard Junction
Chardleigh Green
Chard Reservoir
Chardstock
Chillington
Chilson
Chilson Common
Clayhanger
Cole's Cross
Combe St Nicholas
Coombe
Crewkerne
Coombses
Crawley
Cricket Malherbie
Cricket St Thomas
Crimchard
Crock Street
Cudworth
Curland
Curland Common
Cuttiford's Door
Dillington
Dinnington
Dommett
Donyatt
Dowlish Ford
Dowlish Wake
Farway Marsh
Feltham
Ford
Fordwater
Forton
Four Elms
Furley
Furnham
Fyfett
Green Down
Greenham
Gribb
Ham
Hare
Hastings
Heathstock
Hewood
Higher Chillington
Higher Wambrook
Holditch
Holmbush
Holway
Holy City
Hook
Horn Ash
Hornsbury
Horton
Horton Cross
Howley
Hurcott
Ilford
Ilminster
Ilton
Isle
Kenny
Kingstone
Kitbridge
Kittwhistle
Knott Oak
Knowle St Giles
Langham
Laymore
Little Hill
Lower Holditch
Ludney
Lydmarsh
Marsh
Maudlin
Maudlin Cross
Membury
Millhayes
Moolham
Moorhayne
Narfords
Newcott
New England
Newtown
Nimmer
Somerset
Northay
North Waterhayne
Oathill
Old Way
Paintmoor
Peasmarsh
Perry Street
Puddlebridge
Pudleigh
Purtington
Rapps
Ridge
Rock
Saddle Street
School House
Scrapton
Sea
Seavington St Mary
Seavington St Michael
Shepton Beauchamp
Shore Bottom
Shortmoor
South Chard
Southtown
Sticklepath
Stockland
Stocklinch
Stony Knaps
Stopgate
Street
Street Ash
Sycamore
Synderford
Tatworth
Thorncombe
Twist
Tytherleigh
Wadeford
Wambrook
Wayford
Whatley
White Gate
Whitelackington
Whitestaunton
Whitney Bottom
Willhayne
Windmill Hill
Windwhistle
Winsham
Winterhay Green
Wood
Wreath
Yarcombe
Yarty
Browse Postcodes in TA20

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Click on an outward postal code below for more information about the area. Each 'outward' postcode give you a comprehensive list of all postcodes within the outward code area (TA) and estimated address.

Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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